ASTM E123-02(2007)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Apparatus for Determination of Water by Distillation
Standard Specification for Apparatus for Determination of Water by Distillation
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the design and dimensional requirements for the assembly that comprise the laboratory apparatus used for determining water in petroleum products and bituminous materials by means of distillation. The assembly shall be composed of the following equipment: glass flask; metal still; gas burner or electric heater; Liebig- or West-type condenser; and traps.
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1.1 This specification covers apparatus used in Test Method D 95 and other similar ASTM test methods.
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Designation:E123 −02(Reapproved2007)
Standard Specification for
Apparatus for Determination of Water by Distillation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E123; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
Style Size, mL Shape Top Finish Figure
A 500 round Fig. 3
with $¯ joint
1.1 This specification covers apparatus used in Test Method
B 500 round Fig. 3
with $¯ joint
D95 and other similar ASTM test methods.
C 1000 round Fig. 3
with $¯ joint
D 500 Erlenmeyer Fig. 4
with $¯ joint
2. Referenced Documents
5. Metal Still
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
5.1 The metal still shall have an approximate capacity of
Bituminous Materials by Distillation
1000 mL. It may be constructed of any suitable metal; but
copper is recommended for the vessel, and copper or brass for
3. Apparatus Assembly
the lid. Fig. 5 shows the essential dimensions and a satisfactory
3.1 Typical assemblies of the apparatus are shown in Fig. 1
construction of vessel head and clamp. Other means of closure
and Fig. 2. The glass flask has been generally used for
may be used that provide a tight seal of head to body.
petroleum products, soaps, naval stores, etc., and the metal still
for road materials and tars.
6. Heater
4. Glass Flask 6.1 Any suitable gas burner or electric heater may be used
with the glass still. With the metal still, a ring gas burner,
4.1 The glass flask shall have nominal capacities of 500 mL
having an inside diameter of 4 ⁄4 in. (108 mm) with holes in the
or 1000 mL, as required, and shall be made of heat-resistant
inside periphery should be used.
glass. Styles shall be as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 and as listed
in the following table:
7. Condenser
7.1 The condenser shall be a Liebig or West straight type
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on
with a jacket not less than 400 mm long. Fig. 6 shows the
Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on
Apparatus. general construction of suitable condensers.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published December 2007. Originally
approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as E123 – 02. DOI:
8. Traps
10.1520/E0123-02R07.
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8.1 The traps shall be of 5-mL, 10-mL, and 25-mL capaci-
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ties. Six styles are provided as specified in Table 1 and shown
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Designation:E123–92(Reapproved 1996) Designation: E 123 – 02 (Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for
Apparatus for Determination of Water by Distillation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 123; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers apparatus used in Test Method D 95 and other similar ASTM test methods.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation
3. Apparatus Assembly
3.1 Typical assemblies of the apparatus are shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The glass flask has been generally used for petroleum
products, soaps, naval stores, etc., and the metal still for road materials and tars.
4. Glass Flask
4.1 The glass flask shall have nominal capacities of 500 mL or 1000 mL, as required, and shall be made of heat-resistant glass.
Styles shall be as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 and as listed in the following table:
Style Size, mL Shape Top Finish Figure
A 500 round with $ joint Fig. 3
B 500 round with $ joint Fig. 3
C 1000 round with $ joint Fig. 3
D 500 Erlenmeyer with $ joint Fig. 4
5. Metal Still
5.1 The metal still shall have an approximate capacity of 1000 mL. It may be constructed of any suitable metal; but copper is
recommended for the vessel, and copper or brass for the lid. Fig. 5 shows the essential dimensions and a satisfactory construction
of vessel head and clamp. Other means of closure may be used that provide a tight seal of head to body.
6. Heater
6.1 Any suitable gas burner or electric heater may be used with the glass still. With the metal still, a ring gas burner, having
an inside diameter of 4 ⁄4 in. (108 mm) with holes in the inside periphery should be used.
7. Condenser
7.1 The condenser shall be a Liebig or West straight type with a jacket not less than 400 mm long. Fig. 6 shows the general
construction of suitable condensers.
8. Traps
8.1 The traps shall be of 5-mL, 10-mL, and 25-mLcapacities. Six styles are provided as specified in Table 1 and shown in Figs.
7-11.
9. Keywords
9.1 apparatus; distillation.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-41 on Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on Glass
Apparatus.
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 1992. Published October 1992. Originally published as E123–56T. Last previous edition E123–78(1990).
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on Apparatus.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published December 2007. Originally approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as E 123 – 02.
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